Job Information

FullTime - Sport & Recreation Program Leader

At the Y, we believe in the power of inspired young people. A community not-for-profit organisation with 17 million participations annually across Australia. 8,000 staff and volunteers serve at more than 150 locations every day. We partner with government and private capital to deliver programs and services that include community recreation, adventure and stadium sports, camping, learn to swim, children's programs, early learning, youth services, retirement living, disability services and social enterprises.

About the Centre

The Bridge Project

Since 2006 The YMCA Bridge Project has been supporting young people and adults in the justice system to make positive changes to their lives and reduce the likelihood of offending or reoffending, through social and economic engagement in both custodial centres and in communities. The Bridge Project's main departments are as follows;

Employment

Education & training

Sport and recreation services

ReBuild (social enterprise facility maintenance business)

Key Elements of the Role

The Sport & Recreation Program Leader will promote and improve the health and fitness, and physical and mental well-being, of male prisoners at Ravenhall Correctional Centre (RCC) through the delivery of purpose-driven and engaging sport and recreation programs and activities.

The role of YMCA Sport and Rec Program Leader will include assisting in the development, delivery & evaluation of a range of sport & recreation programs/activities including:

Stadium Sports

Basketball

Volleyball

Indoor Soccer

Football

Table Tennis

Badminton

Other

Strength & Conditioning

Circuit Training

Weights Programs

Fitness Challenges

Boot Camps

Other

Therapeutic

Yoga

Meditation

Stretching/Relaxation

Other

Other

Special Events

Community Events

Fundraisers

Programs and activities delivered in the main sport and recreation facility as well as in smaller unit/yard populations. Areas and facilities for program delivery include:

Indoor stadium

Group fitness room

Strength and conditioning weights room (machines only)

Unit circuit training stations

Unit basketball courts

Football oval

Duties include:

Assist with the facilitation of meaningful and purpose-driven sport and recreation activities

Assess current equipment for program development and delivery and equipment that may be needed

Fitness assessments for participants where required

Promoting Bridge Project programs to prisoners and other key support agencies in the community and the RCC

Build and maintain effective relationships with key Stakeholders, prison staff and the prisoner population

Display exemplary levels of professionalism and integrity

Perform other duties as required

Selection Criteria

Proven sport and recreation expertise, experience and delivery

Development, implementation and facilitation of sport and recreation programs/activities

Proven experience and ability in coaching/leading medium to large groups

Proven ability to positively engage and build relationships with people from all backgrounds and cultures

Qualifications

Cert III and IV in Fitness favourable but not a necessity

Sporting/fitness/coaching qualifications highly favourable

Current driver's licence & vehicle

YMCA, including Boards of Directors, is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. YMCA requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

• A national criminal history check;

• An international criminal history check where applicants have worked overseas;

• Holding or obtaining a Working with Children Clearance/ equivalent in accordance with state/ territory laws;

• ACF Safeguarding Children and Young People Certificate (completion online prior to commencement)

• Two reference checks.

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA.

At the Y, we believe in the power of inspired young people. A community not-for-profit organisation with 17 million participations annually across Australia. 8,000 staff and volunteers serve at more than 150 locations every day. We partner with government and private capital to deliver programs and services that include community recreation, adventure and stadium sports, camping, learn to swim, children's programs, early learning, youth services, retirement living, disability services and social enterprises.

About the Centre

The Bridge Project

Since 2006 The YMCA Bridge Project has been supporting young people and adults in the justice system to make positive changes to their lives and reduce the likelihood of offending or reoffending, through social and economic engagement in both custodial centres and in communities. The Bridge Project's main departments are as follows;

Employment

Education & training

Sport and recreation services

ReBuild (social enterprise facility maintenance business)

Key Elements of the Role

The Sport & Recreation Program Leader will promote and improve the health and fitness, and physical and mental well-being, of male prisoners at Ravenhall Correctional Centre (RCC) through the delivery of purpose-driven and engaging sport and recreation programs and activities.

The role of YMCA Sport and Rec Program Leader will include assisting in the development, delivery & evaluation of a range of sport & recreation programs/activities including:

Stadium Sports

Basketball

Volleyball

Indoor Soccer

Football

Table Tennis

Badminton

Other

Strength & Conditioning

Circuit Training

Weights Programs

Fitness Challenges

Boot Camps

Other

Therapeutic

Yoga

Meditation

Stretching/Relaxation

Other

Other

Special Events

Community Events

Fundraisers

Programs and activities delivered in the main sport and recreation facility as well as in smaller unit/yard populations. Areas and facilities for program delivery include:

Indoor stadium

Group fitness room

Strength and conditioning weights room (machines only)

Unit circuit training stations

Unit basketball courts

Football oval

Duties include:

Assist with the facilitation of meaningful and purpose-driven sport and recreation activities

Assess current equipment for program development and delivery and equipment that may be needed

Fitness assessments for participants where required

Promoting Bridge Project programs to prisoners and other key support agencies in the community and the RCC

Build and maintain effective relationships with key Stakeholders, prison staff and the prisoner population

Display exemplary levels of professionalism and integrity

Perform other duties as required

Selection Criteria

Proven sport and recreation expertise, experience and delivery

Development, implementation and facilitation of sport and recreation programs/activities

Proven experience and ability in coaching/leading medium to large groups

Proven ability to positively engage and build relationships with people from all backgrounds and cultures

Qualifications

Cert III and IV in Fitness favourable but not a necessity

Sporting/fitness/coaching qualifications highly favourable

Current driver's licence & vehicle

YMCA, including Boards of Directors, is committed to the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in accordance with our Safeguarding Children and Young People framework. YMCA requires that all applicants undergo satisfactory screening prior to commencement, including but not limited to:

• A national criminal history check;

• An international criminal history check where applicants have worked overseas;

• Holding or obtaining a Working with Children Clearance/ equivalent in accordance with state/ territory laws;

• ACF Safeguarding Children and Young People Certificate (completion online prior to commencement)

• Two reference checks.

Any successfully appointed applicant will be required to adhere to the Safeguarding Children and Young People framework, which includes a thorough safeguarding children and young people induction and committing to upholding the safety and wellbeing of children and young people throughout their engagement with YMCA.